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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Midway University gets higher marks in national ratings

Several
publications have recognized Midway University recently for academic
excellence. Most notably, the state’s
only women’s college was ranked as the tenth best women’s college in the nation
by BestColleges.com.

The university boasts an 83 percent freshman retention rate and a 15:1
student-faculty ratio. Such numbers
helped Midway move from 65th to 45th in U.S. News & World Report’s list of
top colleges in the South.

Midway’s
president, Dr. John Marsden, said he was honored that the institution received
high marks from a variety of organizations.
“Although these rankings are not a comprehensive measure of our entire
institution, each of them is a snapshot and high level measure of key indicators
for our prospective students and their families,” he said in a news release.

Since
Marsden became president in 2012, it has grown.
Known as Midway University since July 1, the institution expanded its
mission statement to be more open to international students. These recognitions highlight the school’s
progress.

The university’s nursing, sport management and health-care
administration programs were also recognized by BestColleges.com. The website rated Midway’s online curriculum
as the fifth best in Kentucky. Midway was ranked 10th out of 26 universities in
Kentucky by USA Today’s College Factual.

Midway also received commendations for it affordability
after three consecutive years without raising tuition or room and board. Washington Monthly magazine ranked Midway
16th in its list of “Best Bang for Buck Colleges in the South.” --Nicholas Roush

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